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as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the state became his guardian when he was put into protective custody
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as in protector
someone that protects
the editor defended his newspaper's unrelenting exposure of government corruption, arguing that it is journalism's role to act as a guardian of democracy
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as in caregiver
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
when her parents died, her aunt became her legal guardian
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Recent Examples of guardian
But the guardians, while respectful of Nick's commander status, insist on recording the incident.
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EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Williams’ guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, claims that additional medical testing for the former talk show host, 60, has been scheduled, but Williams has declined to participate.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Admission is free, but guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Launching into her response, Willians soon became indignant, then emotional as her answer veered into a discussion of Morrissey and the judge who deemed a guardian necessary.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
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EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Williams’ guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, claims that additional medical testing for the former talk show host, 60, has been scheduled, but Williams has declined to participate.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Admission is free, but guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Launching into her response, Willians soon became indignant, then emotional as her answer veered into a discussion of Morrissey and the judge who deemed a guardian necessary.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
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In recent months, budget adjustments have been made to correctly calculate the salaries of classified employees, who are the district’s support staff such as custodians, cafeteria workers and librarians, Long said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The demonstration came to a head in late April as protesters took Hamilton Hall, damaging property and trapping custodians inside.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Wyatt Kaiser is 22 and looks like a keeper.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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While the Bucks veteran center is a talented rim protector, Turner has the skill set to limit his impact by being a pick-and-pop threat and pulling Lopez away from the rim.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Doing away with positions on the NBA’s All-Defensive Teams, a change the league implemented last season, clogs ballots with rim protectors.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a benefit for parents and caregivers with dependent children under 17.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Battleground Michigan also saw popular support for the tax proposals, with 86 percent of respondents voicing support for the unpaid caregiver tax credit and 73 percent voicing support for no federal taxes on Social Security.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Kings finalized a deal with free agent guard Terence Davis on Wednesday, bringing back a member of the original Beam Team.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Jaylen Wells broke his right wrist after a frightening fall in Tuesday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Colorado Department of Corrections placed four leaders — including the wardens overseeing three state prisons — on administrative leave on the same day earlier this month, an agency official confirmed this week.—
Shelly Bradbury,
The Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2025
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But the state has delayed those transfers until at least March 31, said Ray Sanchez, an assistant deputy warden.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Yaya’s defenders argue that she, and others recently evicted from Taiwan, are being selectively prosecuted.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 21-year-old has started in 74 games this season and become a rugged on-ball defender in his first season.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But also being able to really dive more deeply into the caretaker element of the story and make Nikki’s character go on her own journey.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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The victim’s caretaker interrupted the attack, and Choi fled.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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